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Chinese Activists Notice Differences Between U.S. and Chinese Elections

Envious of American-style democracy

Reason Staff | 11.7.2012 3:16 PM


HONG KONG — The emotions in China weren't all that different from the crowds cheering in downtown Chicago.

When news of President Barack Obama's re-election hit mainland China, thousands of Chinese netizens celebrated and offered their congratulations.

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